The Lincoln College residential community were joined by members of the College’s Council on Monday 3 May 2010 to present the College’s hardworking university students with a total of 6 scholarships.
Chair of the Scholarships Committee, and member of Lincoln College Council, Associate Professor David McKirdy expressed his pride in being associated with a college that could produce applications from 24 students of such high calibre. "Many applicants were quite simply outstanding ... and it was these exceptional contributors and achievers who the committee had to choose between when deciding the winners of the 2010 Lincoln scholarships" he told the gathering, adding "This was by no means an easy task."
“Recipients of these scholarships have very high academic records – but that isn’t what got them the award” says Bec Pannell, Principal. “It was their all round ability to contribute in a positive and constructive way to this community, it was their passion for learning and living with others that earned them the right to a scholarship.”
Lincoln College, a university residential college in North Adelaide, emphasises for their residents the need to strike the right balance between formal education and participation in their community and the community at large. Expecting and requiring this commitment of them encourages their successful integration into a productive adult life, applying what they learn in the ‘real world’.
Three new scholarships were awarded this year, up from three in previous years. The Colombo Spirit Scholarship, which began with a seeding fund from the family of Alumnus Datuk Dr Samuel Abraham; the Jane Smith Scholarship, endowed by Drs Andrew and Jane Smith, and the Henderson Country Student Scholarship, bequeathed by Mr Ben Henderson. Previously established scholarships are the Frank Hambly Memorial Scholarship, the Jubilee Scholarship, and the Andrew Smith Scholarship.
Lincoln College and Lincoln College Council wholeheartedly congratulate their residents on their university and collegiate successes.
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Jubilee Scholarship
Elizabeth Allen (Medicine, University of Adelaide), ACT
Gwendolyn Huang (Dentistry, University of Adelaide), VIC
All-round performance in terms of academic achievement and contribution to the community life of the College.
Pictured left: Council Member Trevor Davies and Elizabeth Allen
Pictured right: Council Member Trevor Davies, Gwendolyn Huang and Principal Bec Pannell
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Inaugural Jane Smith Scholarship
Gwendolyn Huang (Dentistry, University of Adelaide), VIC
Candice Houda (Medicine, University of Adelaide), NSW
Awarded annually to an outstanding resident Lincolnite who contributes consistently to collegiate life whilst maintaining a good academic record at University.
Pictured left: Jane Smith, Gwendolyn Huang and Principal Bec Pannell
Pictured right: Jane Smith, Candice Houda and Principal Bec Pannell
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Andrew Smith Scholarship
Sarah Ahern (Law/Development Studies, University of Adelaide), ACT
Awarded to those who show leadership amongst their peers and model what it means to be a Lincolnite.
Alumnus Andrew Smith with Sarah Ahern and Principal Bec Pannell
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Inaugural Henderson Country Student Scholarship
Jim Weston (Agricultural Science, University of Adelaide), SA
Requires the recipient to meet the financial need criterion (a hurdle criterion), whilst exemplifying the notion of “good character”, academic competency and contribution to community life.
Jim Weston and Grant Schuyler
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Inaugural Colombo Spirit Scholarship
Yick Ho Lam (Medicine, University of Adelaide), Singapore
Awarded to a resident who embodies the wonderful spirit of the many Colombo Scholars who have made such an important contribution to Australian culture and to their home culture. In particular the focus is on community building, anti-discrimination, cultural diversity and friendship, all within a solid academic framework. |
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Frank Hambly Memorial Scholarship
Benlee Yap (Dentistry, University of Adelaide), NSW
Awarded to recognise and encourage academic excellence.
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If you would like to contribute to a scholarship at Lincoln College visit our website
http://www.lincoln.edu.au/aspx/donating.aspx
OR contact the Development Director, Ramona Dalton, +61 8 8290 6000 or
ramona.dalton@lincoln.edu.au
